PRE-MARRIAGE QUESTIONS TO ASK

Prepared by Dr. Neil Chadwick


QUESTIONS FOR THE BRIDE-TO-BE:

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR FIANCEE IN REGARD TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. His special gifts and talents

2. His strong personality qualities

3. His relationship with his parents

4. His life goals

5. His special needs

6. His fears and anxieties

7. What brings him special joy and fulfillment

8. Sources of frustration for him

9. His expectations for marriage

10. His noticeable likes and dislikes

QUESTIONS FOR THE GROOM-TO-BE:

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT YOUR FIANCEE IN REGARD TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. Her special gifts and talents

2. Her strong personality qualities

3. Her relationship with her parents

4. Her life goals

5. Her special needs

6. Her fears and anxieties

7. What brings her special joy and fulfillment

8. Sources of frustration for her

9. Her expectations for marriage

10. Her noticeable likes and dislikes

THESE QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DISCUSSED BY THE COUPLE TOGETHER:

What will be required to make our marriage strong - - -

SOCIALLY?

Who will our friends be? Do we like each other's friends? Can we allow each other to form close friendwhips without our being threatened?

ATTITUDINALLY?

What attitudes should we develop towards each other? Is there respect? Admiration? Loyalty? Gratefulness? Humbleness? Kindness? Contentment? Empathy? Submission?

MATERIALLY?

How will you manage your finances together? Who will answer to whom about how the money will be spent?

MENTALLY?

Will you spend time reading together on subjects of mutual interest or concerning marraige and the family? Do you plan further education?

PHYSICALLY?

What is your understanding of nutritional food? Do you plan an excercise program? Have you seen a physician? Are you free to discuss your sexual relationship?

VOCATIONALLY?

Are you happy in your present job(s)? Do you foresee any drastic change? Would you accept a job that would require you to move to another part of the country?

SPIRITUALLY?

What is your understanding of "Christian?" Where will your home church be? Will you spend time together reading the Bible and praying? Do you plan to bring up your children to know and follow the Lord Jesus?

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